District Nursing: A Declining Profession
District nurses play a crucial role in providing care to people in their homes, operating around the clock, and are essential to the government's plans to shift care from hospitals to communities.
However, a recent research report highlights that these plans are unlikely to succeed unless the decline of the district nursing profession is addressed. As demand for their care increases, an estimated one in four district nurses are leaving the profession, resulting in a 43% decline in overall numbers since 2009.
District Nursing Services
District nursing services provide care for patients and support for family members in various settings, including homes, clinical settings, and care homes. These services aim to be universal, covering all communities in England, and operate nearly 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Wound management
- Diabetes management
- Leg and pressure ulcer treatment
- End-of-life care
The decline of district nursing poses a significant challenge to the government's plans to shift care from hospitals to communities.
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Author's summary: District nursing faces a significant decline, threatening the government's plans to shift care from hospitals to communities.